Transportation Resource Guide

• Order coupon books by enclosing $10 for each $20 coupon book. Make your check or money order payable to Prince George’s County.

• Mail your completed application form and payment to: The Office of Transportation, 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 320, Largo, MD 20774.

• Be sure to include proof of age and/or disability. Acceptable forms of ID include but not limited to: drivers license, Metro Senior/ Metro Disability card, and Metro Access card.

• Call the taxi cab company you prefer from the list sent with the coupons.

• Show your coupon book to the driver. Pay the driver using any combination of coupons and cash.

Silver Cab of PG

Wheelchair accessible taxis are special vans that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Call 301-277-6000 to make a reservation.

• Wheelchair accessible taxis must have 24-hour notice for scheduling a trip.

• The cost is $3.00 base fee and $2.10 per mile. From 8:00 pm to 6:00 am the base fee is $10.00.

• There is an additional $1.00 fee each for use of the trunk and for an escort to accompany rider.

Uber

Need a ride? Uber is an on-demand transportation service. To request a ride, follow these simple steps:

1. Download the Uber app on your smartphone. Go to www.uber.com . Get the free Uber app from the App Store or Google Play on your smartphone. Open the app to create your account.

2. Request - Enter your destination and choose a ride option. You’ll always see the price up front.

3. Ride - You’ll see your driver’s picture and vehicle details and can track their arrival on the map.

4. Verify license plate and the name of the driver before entering the car.

Lyft

Lyft is a ride sharing program that is available on demand. Lyft is your friend with a car, whenever you need one. Download the free app on your smartphone and get a ride from a friendly driver within minutes. To request a ride, follow these steps.

1. Go to https://www.lyft.com/rider and download the Lyft app for free.

2. Get a ride estimate.

3. Request a ride.

4. Verify license plate and the name of the driver before entering the car.